The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is an organization responsible for administering the civil service system (Merit System) for Jefferson County, Alabama. The Personnel Board of Jefferson County’s Merit System includes a wonderfully diverse set of seventeen city governments, ranging from smaller, community-minded towns to vibrant, bustling cities. Also included are the Jefferson County Commission and four county-wide agencies providing critical public services to our communities. The Merit System includes nearly 8000 employees from these 22 municipalities and government agencies who devote their efforts to serving the public. Employees within the Merit System work in a wide variety of exciting fields and meaningful professions, including careers ranging from public safety, city management and information technology, to public works, medical services and engineering, just to name a few. Through these meaningful careers our Merit System employees are making a difference in the communities that they serve.

Job opportunities abound throughout the municipalities and agencies within the Merit System; offering outstanding career potential, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. For a listing of the cities and government agencies within the Personnel Board Merit System, click here. Individuals interested in establishing a career in one of the agencies within the Merit System can explore our many exciting opportunities at www.jobsquest.org.